How far is Ardmore, IN from Olive, IN?
The driving distance from Ardmore, IN to Olive, IN is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ardmore and Olive.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and Olive.
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Start on Glenn Road
77 m · 16 sec · Glenn Road
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Turn left onto Grove Street
1314 ft · 60 sec · Grove Street
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Turn right onto Mayflower Road
1714 ft · 43 sec · Mayflower Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lincolnway West
72 m · 4 sec · Lincolnway West
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincolnway West
2 mi · 3 min · Lincolnway West
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Continue on East Michigan Street
5.3 mi · 7 min · East Michigan Street
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Turn left onto Smilax Road
3041 ft · 2 min · Smilax Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Smilax Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and Olive.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Michigan Street
Continue on East Michigan Street
5.27 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ardmore and Mostly Sunny near Olive.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ardmore to Olive?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roseland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Ardmore and 4.2 miles from Olive.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ardmore and Mostly Sunny near Olive.
Stop Ideas Near Roseland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseland.
South Bend station
Niles station
Elkhart station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and Olive. Straight-line distance: 6.78 mi (10.91 km).
#1 Ardmore
Ardmore is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6892100, -86.3175100 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Olive
Unincorporated community in St.
| Population | 3,233 |
| Coordinates | 41.7000500, -86.4480700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smilax Road (-86.447942, 41.700051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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